Mark, an avid fisherman and chef extraordinaire, was born on 15 September 1959. He was a graduate of Atlantic High School in Delray Beach. He is survived by his Mother, Patricia; his brother, Jim Gerretson; sister, Deena Chapman; his seven nieces and nephews, Megan and Brittany Gerretson, J.M., Kaycee, Eadie, E.N., and R.D. Chapman; his Aunt Barbara and Uncle Jerry Kern and their children as well as countless friends and loved ones.

Mark was a tireless supporter of the Delray Beach community. He was the founder and chairman of the Annual Fishing Tournament which has supported the Delray Police Holdiday Toy Drive. He was a past Delray Jaycee President, and a Co-Chairman of the Delray Affair Atlantic Plaza Committee. He supported the Christmas Parade, the Delray Jaycee Haunted House, Proud Elks Member, and many other worthy charitable causes.

Mark, we love you and will always miss you.

"God, I offer myself to Thee to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory of them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy power, Thy love, and Thy way of life. May I do Thy will always."Mark Gerretson